Part-Time Jobs Around Griffith College Dublin

Griffith College Dublin students can look for part-time work near the Dublin Main Campus, in Dublin 8 and across the wider city. Dublin has a large student job market in hospitality, retail, customer service, administration, events, tutoring, delivery support, care work and office support.

Non-EU international students with valid Stamp 2 permission can usually work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during the fixed holiday periods of June to September and 15 December to 15 January. Students must follow Irish immigration rules and keep their permission valid.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Retail assistant	Shops, supermarkets and shopping centres	Builds customer service and communication skills
Cafe or restaurant staff	Cafes, restaurants, hotels and food outlets	Common student work with flexible shifts
Bar or event staff	Venues, hotels, events and hospitality agencies	Useful for evening or weekend work
Campus or student support roles	Griffith College services or student-facing activity where available	Convenient and campus-friendly
Admin assistant	Local offices, charities and small businesses	Builds office and organisation skills
Tutoring	Private tutoring, online tutoring or subject help	Useful for academically strong students
Customer service	Call centres, service desks and Dublin businesses	Helps build communication and problem-solving skills
Design, media or tech freelance support	Small businesses, student projects or entry-level creative tasks	Useful for portfolio-building, subject to work rules

Where To Search

Students can search for part-time work through:

• Griffith College Careers Office resources
• Student networks and campus notices
• Online job boards such as Jobs.ie, Indeed and IrishJobs
• LinkedIn and employer websites
• Local shops, cafes, hotels and restaurants
• Recruitment agencies for hospitality and events
• Dublin city centre employers
• Walking into local businesses with a printed CV, where appropriate

Students should prepare a one-page CV before arriving and update it after receiving an Irish phone number and address.

Jobs Around Dublin 8 And The City Centre

The Dublin Main Campus is well placed for students who want to search in nearby areas such as Dublin 8, Portobello, Camden Street, Rathmines, the city centre and surrounding retail or hospitality areas.

Students can explore:

• Cafes and restaurants
• Hotels and guest accommodation
• Supermarkets and convenience stores
• Retail shops
• Event venues
• Offices and customer service teams
• Delivery, logistics and warehouse support
• Cultural and tourism-related employers

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for jobs, students should:

• Complete college registration and immigration steps
• Apply for a PPS number when eligible
• Open an Irish bank account
• Keep evidence of Stamp 2 work conditions
• Prepare a clear CV
• Ask the Careers Office for application support
• Avoid cash-in-hand work without proper records
• Check contracts, hourly rate and payslips
• Protect study time during assignments and exams

Balancing Work And Study

Part-time work can help with living costs and confidence, but it should not damage academic performance. Dublin living costs can be high, so students should budget before arrival and not depend completely on part-time earnings.

For the September 2026 intake, students should settle into classes first, then apply for manageable roles. The best student job is legal, safe, realistic with the timetable and useful for building communication, teamwork and Irish work experience.